Physicians and psychiatrists from the Departments of Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, Neuropsychiatry, and Neurosurgery are responsible for medical care at the Center. Dementia care during hospitalization is provided by the Elderly Care Support Team (certified dementia nurses and physicians).

We per form a coplehensive dif ferential diagnosis of dementia through interviews, physical examinations, neuropsychological testing blood tests, and imaging studies (including head CT, MRI, and radionuclide scan). When necessary, cerebrospinal fluid testing is conducted. Based on the findings, we propose appropriate treatment plans. The treating physician will propose a plan that enables the patient to lead a life that accommodates his/her unique lifestyle, even with a dementia diagnosis. Our specialized medical care is provided in cooperation with family doctors.

We provide differential diagnosis and treatment of dementia by conducting psychiatric testing, imaging tests, and spinal fluid testing through outpatient and inpatient examinations. We also offer guidance on dementia prevention according to a dementia risk assessment. Consultation with nursing care and social services is provided, and treatment will be administrated according to the dementia-related behavioral and psychological symptoms specific to the patient.

Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, frontal temporal dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus, chronic subdural hematoma, MCI (mild cognitive impairment), early onset dementia, pseudodementia caused by depression, cognitive decline caused by medication, and other diseases that cause cognitive decline.

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